This book is an excellent tool that users can rely on. Its direct, complete presentation and easy-to-use style shows the latest in computers and allows for quick grasp of the concepts presented.Coverage of microcomputers, midrange, and mainframe computer systems is included throughout the book, along with information about ethics, security, the internet, word processing, desktop publishing, net…
The eighth edition of Chapra and Canale's 'Numerical Methods for Engineers' retains the instructional techniques that have made the text so successful. The book covers the standard numerical methods employed by both students and practicing engineers. Although relevant theory is covered, the primary emphasis is on how the methods are applied for engineering problem solving.
Appropriate for upper-division undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in computer vision found in departments of Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering. This textbook provides the most complete treatment of modern computer vision methods by two of the leading authorities in the field. This accessible presentation gives both a general view of the entire computer vis…
Autobiography of Tan Kim Teng, a Chinese Indonesian veteran and coffee shopkeeper.
Need the scoop on Windows Vista? How about Office 2007? Anything you need to know about using your PC can probably be found in PCs All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies, 4th Edition. This handy guide is made up of eight convenient minibooks, so you can find what you need in a hurry. And in case you think you’ve seen it before, this fourth edition is fully updated for all the newest, coolest s…
The BlackBerry is such a valuable tool, even the President is using one! Whether you’ve just bought your first BlackBerry or you want to get up to speed on the new models, BlackBerry For Dummies, 3rd Edition shows you how to use every fantastic feature. Packed with information to help you make the most of this amazing device, BlackBerry For Dummies explains how to send and receive e-mail and …
The PIC microcontroller from Microchip is one of the most widely used 8-bit microcontrollers in the world. In this book, the authors use a step-by-step and systematic approach to show the programming of the PIC18 chip. Examples in both Assembly language and C show how to program many of the PIC18 features such as timers, serial communication, ADC, and SPI.
Drag those windows from your screen and into the air in front of you. Use a simple glance to switch lights, open doors or surf the web. Virtual devices, virtual objects will surround us, anywhere. Only one piece of real hardware will do it all, replace anything. From application concepts to technical design to even a fiction chapter carrying us into the future, "this book is a blueprint for an …
Now you can get more out of your handheld device with help from this easy-to-follow guide. How to Do Everything with Your Palm Powered Device, Sixth Edition explains how to master the latest features, tools, and shortcuts in clear, straightforward language. Learn to configure your PDA's preferences, HotSync with your PC, schedule appointments, prioritize tasks, and view your address book. You'l…
Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics! Get the most out of your iPhone or iPod touch right away--the QuickSteps way. Color photos and screenshots with clear instructions show you how! Follow along and learn to configure and sync your device with iTunes; make calls with your iPhone; send and receive email; surf the Web; and snap photos. You'll get tips for downloading and enjoying music, podcasts, g…
This is the authoritative definition of Hewlett-Packard's 2.0 PA-RISC architecture, one of the most mature and efficient RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) processor architectures in the industry. PA-RISC is the foundation for machines proving especially well-suited for such markets as high performance graphics, mission critical transaction processing, and emerging multimedia applications …